Forty per cent of primary schoolchildren in Northern Ireland have been bullied, while one in four admit to bullying another pupil, research by the University of Ulster has found. In secondary schools...
<P> Visual points of interest encourage children's physical skills, as long as you don't overload them, says Jennie Lindon </P>
'I was a lot fitter than most of the rugger players at my school because my parents had no car and I walked or cycled everywhere' Broadcaster John Humphrys on sport in schools, the Sunday Times
'Margaret Hodge has admitted making mistakes in the past. Her new post will give her the opportunity to put the hard lessons that she has learned into practice.' Rosemary Murphy, chief executive of...
'In 25 years we have moved from no curriculum to an overly academic curriculum.' Kathy Sylva, professor of educational psychology at Oxford University, warning the Government against making education...
I am the owner/manager of an 11-place day nursery and I would love to pay my hard-working staff what they are really worth. But the truth is I can't, because if I did I would go bankrupt and then...
'I have had bruises from children. I know other teachers and children who have been cut with scissors. People are being spat at and kicked and I have seen chairs hurled around the room by children'...
A round-up of books, puzzles and other resources to help you get the most out of your project on clothes. Jigsaws & puzzles
Views are being sought on the future direction of Government policies on work and family life as part of a wide-ranging consultation until the end of August. Points raised include how well support for...